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Ministry of Development and Social Assistance, Family and Fight Against Hunger

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Brazil 2026 Bolsa Família and Social Benefit Payments

11 clusters · 108 sources · last updated

Latest: Caixa Econômica Federal begins August Bolsa Família payments

The August 2026 Bolsa Família payment cycle is progressing through its staggered schedule managed by Caixa Econômica Federal. Following the release of funds for those with NIS ending in 5 on August 24 and NIS ending in 6

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Brazil El Niño climate response

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil mobilizes task force and funds to combat El Niño impacts

The Brazilian federal government has initiated measures to prepare for the projected 2026-2027 El Niño phenomenon, which experts suggest could be one of the strongest recorded since 1950. Initially, the Ministry of Devel

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Brazil social assistance program administration

65 clusters · 155 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil strengthens CadÚnico oversight to prevent fraud and manage social benefits

Brazil's Bolsa Família program and related social assistance systems, including the Benefício de Prestação Continuada (BPC) and Cadastro Único (CadÚnico), have undergone significant regulatory and administrative shifts t

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Brazil LPG assistance program for low-income families

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Gás do Povo program releases gas vouchers for 3.2 million families

Brazil has implemented the “Gás do Povo” program, managed by Caixa Econômica Federal, to provide LPG recharge vouchers to low-income families registered in the Cadúnico system. Eligibility is determined by household size

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